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by wbruner
Fri Mar 29, 2024 9:56 am
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: J-48761 Timing Chain and Tensioner Work Coming
Replies: 22
Views: 835

Re: J-48761 Timing Chain and Tensioner Work Coming

I did not take pictures but mine had the golden color (I think because I'm colorblind) that you see in the youtube videos. The one thing that I thought was crazy was that I had some wear in the cover because the chain was bouncing around so much. Additionally, I took the PS Valve cover off so I coul...
by wbruner
Wed Mar 20, 2024 11:32 am
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: J-48761 Timing Chain and Tensioner Work Coming
Replies: 22
Views: 835

Re: J-48761 Timing Chain and Tensioner Work Coming

I just did my timing chain last week. It took me approximately 20 hours. My secondary tensioner shoes were wore all the way down and my main tensioner was broken. I got lucky. Now my truck is so quiet and runs smooth.
by wbruner
Fri Jan 19, 2024 8:24 am
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Best thing I ever did
Replies: 7
Views: 7079

Re: Best thing I ever did

Just an update! Still holding strong and I have shared with several other owners and they love it too.
by wbruner
Wed Jan 10, 2024 9:18 am
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: New Valve Covers
Replies: 5
Views: 17814

Re: New Valve Covers

They seem to be fine. I did not notice any burrs or other defects. I really like the ability to change out the gaskets for the spark plug tubes since the OEM valve covers do not give that option. I used RTV gasket maker instead of the rubber gaskets that came with them which ensured a good seal as w...
by wbruner
Fri Jan 05, 2024 8:44 am
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: New Valve Covers
Replies: 5
Views: 17814

New Valve Covers

I finally changed out my Valve covers at 252,000 miles. I had quite a bit of leakage. There was enough to cause my alternator to burn out due to the amount of oil dripping on it. Here are links to the Driver side and driver side covers. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kiZLV-Dt3izT5RR6s-PpNGpU09P6Ed...
by wbruner
Fri Dec 22, 2023 8:57 am
Forum: R51 Electrical
Topic: Dead alternator...?
Replies: 7
Views: 11992

Re: Dead alternator...?

I just replaced mine last weekend. If your valve covers are leaking, that burning smell could be oil dripping into your alternator. That is what caused mine to stop working. On the bright side, I get to put new aluminum valve covers on tomorrow!
by wbruner
Tue Dec 19, 2023 10:58 am
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Best thing I ever did
Replies: 7
Views: 7079

Re: Best thing I ever did

I did this after reading your post! I no longer look like an idiot driving down the road with my fuel door open. :D
by wbruner
Tue Oct 18, 2022 10:20 am
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: P0443
Replies: 12
Views: 5786

Re: P0443

I was getting that one a year or two ago and I took the vapor canister off and cleaned it out with an air compressor. That fixed my issue. It was full of dirt.
by wbruner
Fri Jun 10, 2022 7:52 am
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: It has begun!! Titan VK56 swap in my '05!
Replies: 33
Views: 22977

Re: It has begun!! Titan VK56 swap in my '05!

What's your YouTube Channel?
by wbruner
Thu May 19, 2022 11:11 am
Forum: R51 Body Interior and Exterior
Topic: Hood Struts
Replies: 3
Views: 2368

Re: Hood Struts

I used the brackets from a rear hatch R51 and the struts. I used the front mounting points from a Ford F150 and drilled holes. I bought the parts from the local junk yard. I'll take pics later and post.
by wbruner
Fri Feb 18, 2022 2:21 pm
Forum: R51 Electrical
Topic: SIEMED Fog Lights - I like them
Replies: 27
Views: 6856

Re: SIEMED Fog Lights - I like them

I changed my headlights and fogs lights to these bulbs. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07J579C7Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GGRHPPY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Then I added these in the lower bumper and wired...
by wbruner
Mon Jan 31, 2022 2:25 pm
Forum: R51 Brakes, Tires, and Wheels
Topic: First Time Post - TPMS
Replies: 5
Views: 7054

Re: First Time Post - TPMS

This is the video you are looking for...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fKh7AQxvIY
It will permanently turn off your TPMS light.
by wbruner
Tue Dec 21, 2021 9:10 am
Forum: R51 General Chat
Topic: Victor's R51
Replies: 2
Views: 2294

Victor's R51

Have you seen this walkaround video yet? What a piece of machinery.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxAYSaqeGQ4
by wbruner
Wed Dec 08, 2021 8:28 am
Forum: R51 Electrical
Topic: Fuel pump fuse location
Replies: 4
Views: 2907

Re: Fuel pump fuse location

Have you seen this video?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QJ2bEbIBQM
Might be helpful.
by wbruner
Tue Dec 07, 2021 11:53 am
Forum: R51 Suspension and Steering
Topic: Front and Rear SASed R51
Replies: 6
Views: 3072

Re: Front and Rear SASed R51


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